This paper introduces a new friction compensation strategy which utilizes a rule-based fuzzy logic controller whose parameters are self-tuned according to the previous performance of the controller and a friction model in the lowvelocity range. The proposed controller as well as a conventional fuzzy logic controller and a PID controller were simulated and implemented on a 3-axis milling machine...

Dynamic excitation of any machine tool structure is based on natural frequency of the structure and corresponding mode shape. Initial work of the thesis presents a systematic procedure and details of the use of experimental analysis and finite element modal analysis technique for determining the structural dynamic response of end milling machine.The simplified experimental modal analysis of dif...

This paper describes an efficient method to find the lowest cost tool sequence for rough machining free-form pockets on a 3-axis milling machine. The free-form pocket is approximated to within a predefined tolerance of the desired surface using series of 2.5-D layers of varying thicknesses that can be efficiently removed with flat-end milling cutters. A graph-based method finds an optimal seque...

Helium ion microscopy has recently emerged as a potent tool for the in-situ modification and imaging of nanoscale devices. For example; finely focused helium ion beams have been used for the milling of pores in suspended structures. We here report the use of helium ion milling for the post-fabrication modification of nanostrings machined from an amorphous SiCN material. The modification consist...

This paper presents the prediction of milling toolpath strategy using Artificial Neural Network (ANN), by taking the predefined technological objectives into account. In the presented case, the best possible surface quality of a machined surface was taken as the primary technological aim. This paper shows how feature extraction from a 3D CAD model, and classification using a self-organizing neu...

The increasing interest in small-scale renewable-energy plants for distributed power generation has led to a demand for suitable software tools to study and develop control systems able to manage advanced integrated systems. Biomass, as a renewable energy resource, needs to be processed if it is to be exploited in small CHP units and pyrolysis is one of the options available for transforming so...

(Mo1-x-Crx)Si2 composite powders were successfully synthesized by ball milling of Mo, Cr and Si elemental powders. Effects of the Cr content, milling time and annealing temperature were investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to characterize the milled and annealed powders. The morphological and microstructural evolutions were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmissio...

The cutting forces exerted by the cutting tool on the work piece during a machining action to be identified in order to control the tool wear and occurrence of vibration, thus to improve tool-life. Modeling of cutting force in milling is often needed in machining automation. The objective of this study is to predict the effects of cutting parameters on the variations of cutting forces during en...

The aim of this investigation is to study the performance of the new generation of the PVD coated grade and to map the influence of cutting conditions on the tool life in milling of ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron). The results show that chipping is the main wear mechanism which determines the tool life in dry condition and notch wear in wet condition for this application. This due to the differe...